1998 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVOLUTION IV suspension

REAR SUSPENSION – Lower Arm and Toe Control Arm Assemblies34-12
2. TOE CONTROL ARM SLIDE BUSHING OPERATING
TORQUE CHECK
(1) Insert a bolt into the slide bushing of the toe control arm.
Fit a washer onto the bolt from the opposite end and
screw a nut onto it. Turn the inner cylinder (together with
the washer) several turns, then measure the toe control
arm slide bushing operating torque using the special tool.
Standard value: 0.2 – 1.5 Nm {2 – 15 kgf
cm}
(2) If the measurement exceeds the standard value, replace
the toe control arm assembly.
(3) If the measurement falls short of the standard value, check
that the slide bushing turns smoothly without excessive
play. If so, the slide bushing should still be in good condition
for continued use.
3. TOE CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER
CHECK
(1) Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing
it with a finger.
(2) If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the
toe control arm assembly.
NOTE
A cracked or damaged dust cover can lead to a damaged
ball joint.
If the dust cover is damaged during servicing, replace
it with a new one.
TOE CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT DUST
COVER REPLACEMENT
Only when the dust cover is damaged accidentally during
service work, follow these steps to replace it with a new one.
(1) Remove the dust cover.
(2) Pack and apply the specified grease to the inside and
lips of the dust cover.
Molybdenum disulfide-base chassis grease:
SHOWA SHELL SEKIYU SUNLITE MB2, NISSEKI
CLAKNOCK FL, or equivalent
(3) Using the special tool, press the dust cover until it contacts
the snap ring.
(4) Push the dust cover with a finger to ensure that it is
free from cracks or damage.
MB990326
MB990800

REAR SUSPENSION – Shock Absorber Assembly34-13
SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
Trunk Room Side Trim Removal and Installation

1
2
34
Unit: Nm {kgf
m}
44 {4.5}
88 {9.0}*
Removal steps
1. Cap
2. Shock absorber mounting nuts
3. Bolt
4. Shock absorber assemblyCaution
The part marked with * should be first temporarily
tightened, then torqued to specification with the
vehicle on the ground in unloaded condition.

REAR SUSPENSION – Stabilizer Bar34-14
STABILIZER BAR
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Post-installation Operation
Check the Stabilizer Link Ball Joint Dust Cover for
Cracks or Damage by Pushing it with Finger.
1
23 4
5
Unit: Nm {kgf
m}
39 {4.0}
3
39 {4.0}
39 {4.0}20 {2.0}
Removal steps
1. Stabilizer link mounting nuts
2. Stabilizer link
A3. Stabilizer bar bracket
A4. Bushing
A5. Stabilizer bar

REAR SUSPENSION – Stabilizer Bar34-15
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINT
ASTABILIZER BAR / BUSHING / STABILIZER BAR
BRACKET INSTALLATION
Position the stabilizer bar such that the identification mark
may protrude toward the vehicle center as shown in the figure,
and tighten first the stabilizer bar bracket mounting bolt 1
then the mounting bolt 2.
INSPECTION
1. STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT TURNING TORQUE
CHECK
(1) After shaking the ball joint stud several times, install the
nut to the stud and use the special tool to measure the
turning torque of the ball joint.
Standard value: 1.7 – 3.1 Nm {17 – 32 kgf
cm}
(2) When the measured value exceeds the standard value,
replace the stabilizer link.
(3) When the measured value is lower than the standard
value, check that the ball joint turns smoothly without
excessive play. If so, it is possible to use that ball joint.
2. STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER
CHECK
(1) Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing
it with finger.
(2) If the dust cover is cracked or damaged, replace the
stabilizer link.
NOTE
Cracks or damage of the dust cover may cause damage
of the ball joint. When it is damaged during service work,
replace the dust cover.
Approx. 10 mm
2
2
1
MB990326

REAR SUSPENSION – Stabilizer Bar34-16
STABILIZER LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER
REPLACEMENT
Only when the dust cover is damaged accidentally during
service work, replace the dust cover as follows:
(1) Remove the clip ring and the dust cover.
(2) Apply the specified grease to the lip and inside of the
dust cover.
Specified grease:
SHOWA SHELL SEKIYU VARIANT R-2 or
equivalent
(3) Wrap plastic tape on the stabilizer link threads as shown
in the illustration, and then install the dust cover to the
stabilizer link.
(4) Secure the dust cover with the clip ring.
When installing the clip ring, align the ends at a 90

angle from the axis of the stabilizer link.
(5) Check the dust cover for cracks or damage by pushing
it with finger.
Clip ring
Clip ring ends (180
on
opposite side also possible)

BODY – Body Construction (Difference between EVOLUTION-IV and V)42-5
BODY CONSTRUCTION
(Difference between EVOLUTION-IV and V)
EVOLUTION-V has a different rear suspension configuration from that of EVOLUTION-IV because of
adoption of reinforced suspension elements and wide tread tyres. For this reason, the configuration and
the dimensions of the following body sections are also different.
SIDE BODY
Side Structure
(1) The quarter panel has a cut-out provided at the inner section.
(2) The quarter inner extension front and the quarter inner extension rear is provided in the quarter
panel inner cut-out section.
Cut-out
Quarter panel inner


Quarter inner
extension front
Quarter inner
extension rear

BODY –
Body Dimension
42-8
217, 81
indicates that the dimension and the measurement point are the same as those for EVOLUTION-IV.
1,27310
1
8
7
9
32
900
216
4
1,393
1,222
1,6271,028961
869
9, 10
Unit: mm
87910
No.Standard measurement pointHole _ Size
shape mmNo.Standard measurement pointHole _ Size
shape mm
1*Rear portion of front bumper stay mounting hole
– 307Center bearing mounting bolt end–
2*Center of suspension crossmember mounting holeLeft:
– 14
Right:
– 168Center bearing mounting bolt end–
3*Rear portion of front floor sidemember positioning hole
– 259Center bearing mounting bolt end–
4*Rear portion of rear seat crossmember positioning hole – 22 × 3810Center bearing mounting bolt end–
6*Center of rear floor sidemember extension drain hole
– 2021Center of suspension crossmember mounting hole
– 14
NOTE: The * mark indicates the mounting position for the frame centering gauge.

BODY –
Body Dimension
42-9
Unit: mmSUSPENSION INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS
Center of vehicle
Center
of
vehicle
indicates that the dimension and
the measurement point are the
same as those for EVOLUTION-IV.
2122
6965
13
12
11
72
71
7069
2122
20
20
12
11
13
6523
2
852700810862829597930
290
270
572
132
401
523
623
230
240239
529
529
1,145
1,0931,1861,010
1136’
641
242
75
7891
3
4
1
60
6